A crash course in genomics for epilepsy clinicians.

Genomics is becoming increasingly integral to epilepsy care, underscoring the need for epileptologists to develop genetic literacy. We also highlight specific genetic diagnoses with potential treatment implications.

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• 1 In severe epilepsies, whole exome or whole genome sequencing can identify a genetic diagnosis in up to 50% of cases.
• 2 Although the therapeutic impact of most genetic diagnoses is currently limited, the availability of precision medicine options is expected to grow in the coming years.
• 3 This narrative review, targeted at epilepsy clinicians, provides guidance on selecting patients for genetic testing, choosing appropriate genetic tests based on clinical phenotype, and interpreting genetic results.

Understanding this could lead to better treatments, improved diagnostics, or a deeper grasp of how the human body works — benefiting patient care globally.

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